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American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (R) This drama is based on the real-life trial of the radio broadcaster (Meadow Williams) who broadcast Nazi propaganda to American soldiers during World War II. Also with Al Pacino, Thomas Kretschmann, Lala Kent, Jasper Polish, Carsten Norgaard, and Mitch Pileggi. (Opens Friday in Dallas)
Funhouse (NR) Jason William Lee’s horror film is about a group of eight celebrities forced to fight for their lives while competing on what they believe to be a reality show. Starring Valter Skarsgård, Khamisa Wilshere, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Christopher Gerard, Karolina Benefield, Amanda Howells, Matthias Retamal, Dayleigh Nelson, Jerome Velinsky, and Kylee Bush. (Opens Friday at Grand Berry Theater)
Film Shorts // May 19-25, 2021
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Counter Column (PG-13) This Christian drama is about a drug dealer (Chris Gonzales) who tries to escape his life by joining the army. Also with Nathan-Andrew Hight, Michael Kaiser, Zane Castor, Ella Haslett, Madeleine Martinez, Diego Medina, and Lars Nielsen. (Opens Friday at Movie Tavern Hulen)
The Dry (R) Eric Bana stars in this thriller as a federal agent who returns to his drought-stricken hometown for a funeral and has to reckon with a decades-old unsolved murder. Also with Genevieve O’Reilly, Keir O’Donnell, John Polson, Julia Blake, Bruce Spence, and William Zappa. (Opens Friday in Dallas)
Rom com ‘Finding You’ finds way to the heart, through Ireland
Jedidiah Goodacre and Rose Reid star in a scene from the movie Finding You. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Anthony Courtney, Roadside Attractions)
By Sister Hosea Rupprecht • Catholic News Service • Posted May 14, 2021
NEW YORK (CNS) In adapting Jenny B. Jones’ 2011 young adult novel “There I’ll Find You” into a big-screen romantic comedy, writer-director Brian Baugh has shortened its title to “Finding You” (Roadside).
Jedidiah Goodacre and Rose Reid star in a scene from the movie Finding You. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Anthony Courtney, Roadside Attractions)
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NEW YORK (CNS) In adapting Jenny B. Jones 2011 young adult novel There I ll Find You into a big-screen romantic comedy, writer-director Brian Baugh has shortened its title to Finding You (Roadside).
He also has somewhat downplayed the book s Christian themes. Yet a sense of God s providence and care does seep into this coming-of-age story about an aspiring musician.